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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm 430 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 17.11 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.11 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa right, hair bound by four bands, wearing necklace; four dolphins and ΣYPA-KO-Σ-ION around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣYPA-KO-Σ-ION
Comment
Pozzi 588.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features the image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world and is considered a symbol of the wealth and power of the city of Syracuse during that time.
